An extra-time goal from super-sub Mario Goetze helped Germany beat Argentina 1-0 to lift the World Cup for the fourth time.

Germany last won the World Cup in 1990.(All images AP/AFP)

It was a closely fought match with none of the two teams scoring till the 113th minute.

Argentina's Gonzalo Higuain missed a rather easy chance early in the match.

Germany pinned him down but Argentina skipper Lionel Messi did create several chances.

Despite his chances though, Messi could not find the back of the net.

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was brilliant with his saves and denied Argentina.

German fans in the stadium erupted in fervent celebrations and their party went late into the Rio night - their team becoming the first European nation to win the World Cup in Latin America.